YEARLY HIGH
2.9470 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.7644 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3747 GTQ

2012 SDG to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 2.9470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 1.7644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1826 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9203 to the December average rate of 1.7884, the exchange rate registered a net change of -38.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.9470 was down 8.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.2125, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,735 GTQ
2011 Average 14,626 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 8,822 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,912.86 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.0469
1.6611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to GTQ Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.9082, compared to 1.8411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0672 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.1704 GTQ (High: 2.9348 / Low: 1.7644). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0231 GTQ (High: 1.7903 / Low: 1.7672).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.1704
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0231

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8302 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 2.9314) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.9153), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0160 (+0.55%).

2012 Avg (June) 2.9314
2011 Avg (June) 2.9153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9390 2.9032 2.9203
February 2.9243 2.8930 2.9063
March 2.9058 2.8735 2.8899
April 2.9127 2.8674 2.8928
May 2.9168 2.8924 2.9087
June 2.9470 2.9079 2.9314
July 2.9348 1.7644 2.1012
August 1.7903 1.7672 1.7766
September 1.8165 1.7869 1.8050
October 1.8103 1.7749 1.7944
November 1.7969 1.7720 1.7808
December 1.7997 1.7733 1.7884